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Roger Moreland Partnership Manager, England Golf Partnership SETTING THE SCENE • A quick journey through some facts & figures …….. GOLF: THE STATE OF PLAY? • Golf is ranked 4th in the sports regularly participated in once per month.(Mori). • Golf is the 3rd most popular sport for participation behind swimming & cycling. (Mintel). • Golf retains a position in the top 10 (no 9) most popular sports amongst adults (by playing, watching or reading about it). (Mintel). • Golf (4.7%) & Football (4.4%) are by far the most popular sports based on competitive commitment. (Mintel). THE GOLFER • The age profile of regular golfers has risen since 2002.(Sports Marketing Surveys). • There is a high proportion of golfers aged 55+. (Sports Marketing Surveys). • The average age of the female golfer is 55+. (LGU). • A third of 12-19 year olds have an interest in golf. (Sports Marketing Surveys). THE GOLFER • 15-19 year olds are likely to play golf to some degree, as well as many other sports. However, many of them abandon the game in their 20s. (Mintel). • 11% say they may take golf up in future, with 55% of these being between the ages of 15 & 24. (Mintel). • 81% of women and 51% of men say they never see themselves playing golf. (Mintel). • 40% of potential golfers say they haven’t the time to play golf. (Mintel). MEMBERSHIP • The highest percentage of members of golf clubs are aged 55+(Sports Marketing Surveys) & the average age of female golf club members is 55+. (LGU). • At the average club under 10% of club memberships are juniors; 77% are adult men. (Mintel). • About 40% of players are club members. (Mintel). • The contribution of membership fees to the annual income for clubs usually represents between 50% and 70% of annual income. (Mintel). ECONOMICS • The golf equipment, clothing and footwear market in the UK is worth c £465m per year. (Mintel). • The spend of club members on playing is c £550m per annum. For non club members it is c £500m. (Mintel). • More people are moving into the 45+ stage of life when they generally have more time for expensive leisure pursuits such as golf. (Mintel). • Playing golf is disproportionately weighted towards ABs & C1s & this section of the population is on the increase. (Mintel). ORGANISATION • 34 counties across the country all being encouraged to develop County Golf Partnerships. • 1,921 affiliated clubs with 2,007 courses; 706 golf ranges. • 868,544 members of golf clubs – average of 457 members per club. • c 1.6m non members playing 0.9 rounds per month. THE MAIN BARRIERS • The main barriers preventing people taking up golf are: – – – – – – Time; Cost; Stage of life; Image of golf; Male domination; Competition from more leisure activities. (Mintel). FUNDING IN 2005/06 • In 2005/06, the investment in WSP activity was: Partner Investment EGP (Sport England Award) EGU £897,275 £704,250 ELGA £214,250 £634,000 Golf Foundation £586,500 £170,500 PGA £1,410,000 £200,000 Total £3,108,025 £2,125,000 COMPARISON BETWEEN 04/05 & 05/06 • Sport England award investment in WSP activity was: 2004/05 2005/06 EGU £450,000 £704,250 ELGA £513,000 £634,000 Golf Foundation £132,000 £170,500 PGA £0 £200,000 Total £1,095,000 £2,125,000 COMPARISON BETWEEN 04/05 & 05/06 • ……. and the changes and progress made have been recognised by Sport England with further investment: – Community Club Development Programme investment of £1.2m; – Volunteer support through ‘Step Into Sport’ in 2006/07 through the resources to appoint a Volunteer Manager; – School-Club links award more than doubled in 2006/07. 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